‘discrimination’ Archives
Novartis boss pressured saleswoman to get abortion
On the first day of a $200 million sex discrimination trial against the pharmaceuticals company Novartis, a former saleswoman testified that her boss urged her to get an abortion after she asked for a transfer so that she could move in with her fiance. Christine Macarelli said that she told her then-manager, Bruce Holstein, that getting an [...]
Walmart agrees to pay $12 Million to settle sex discrimination lawsuit
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has agreed to pay close to $12 million to settle a sex discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The EEOC had accused the Wal-Mart distribution facility in London, KY of refusing to hire female applicants for certain positions. Walmart spokesman Greg Rossiter said, "We're pleased [...]
‘Price is Right’ model sues for pregnancy discrimination and harassment
Brandi Sherwood Cochran, a former model for the game show Price is Right is suing CBS and the show producer Fremantle Media for pregnancy discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Cochran, who had been a model on the Price is Right since 2002, was fired last Tuesday as her maternity leave came to an end. The court papers state that the [...]
AIG derivatives unit sued for sex discrimination
AIG Financial Products, the insurance group's derivatives unit that played a central role in the company's downfall in 2008, is being sued by two former vice presidents for discrimination and retaliation. Susan Potter, 56, and Deonna Taylor, 62, allege that Joseph Cassano, the former head of AIG Financial Products, said that he preferred young [...]
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